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The language-ready head: Evolutionary considerations

Year: 2016

Type: review

Abstract: This article offers a succinct overview of the hypothesis that the evolution of cognition could benefit from a close examination of brain changes reflected in the shape of the neurocranium. I provide both neurological and genetic evidence in support of this hypothesis, and conclude that the study of language evolution need not be regarded as a mystery.

Source: Psychonomic Bulletin & Review

DOI: 10.3758/s13423-016-1087-5

Author: Cedric Boeckx

Institutions: Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats, Universitat de Barcelona

Language: English

Topic: Language and cultural evolution

Subfield: Cultural Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,790

Funders: European Commission, Generalitat de Catalunya, Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad, Fundació Bosch i Gimpera